The Department of Sports and Recreation has set out to clear any confusion regarding Minister, Tokozile Xasa’s stance on the outcome of the independent review looking into Ashwin Willemse’s controversial walk-out from over a month ago.

Following an investigation into the incident, the findings were released early this week, where it was revealed that there was no racism involved in the lead-up to the former Bok winger leaving the Supersport studio in the middle of a live broadcast, contrary to what was previously believed.

It was later reported that the sports ministry had accepted the findings but, according to Sport24, Xasa’s spokesperson, Vuyo Mhaga revealed that that was not really the case.

“The most important part is that we noted the process that SuperSport went through. We accept the work that has been done,” he is quoted by the publication.

Willemse walked out of the studio, citing unhappiness with fellow pundits, Nick Mallett and Naas Botha, whom he accused of being patronising.

In the wake of the incident, Xasa issued out a statement calling for Supersport to suspend the two alleged offenders, for what she termed “racist behaviour”.

“The continued appearance of Mallet and Botha will be seen as an endorsement of their alleged racist behaviour,” the statement read.

Despite the release of the findings, the matter looks to be far from over as Willemse – who did not take part in the process to resolve the matter – has indicated that he is not satisfied with the outcome, and is planning to approach the Equality Court.

Supersport had reached out to the former Golden Lions player, but talks held on Friday between the two parties have reportedly broken down.